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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.49, 499.92 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.49, 499.92 and 150.97 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.49 : 499.92 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.49/499.92 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.49x = 499.92 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.49x = 75,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,472.92/333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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